The Feed Ghana Initiative, led by the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), aims to boost agricultural production and ensure a steady supply of raw materials to drive the growth of agro-indus­tries. It also seeks to create thou­sands of jobs for young people and agripreneurs, while contribut­ing to Ghana’s broader economic transformation.

Mr Ato Sarpong noted that the initiative resonates with ADB’s agenda of supporting national development through sustainable investment in agribusiness.

“The initiative aligns with ADB’s new tagline, Beyond Banking…, which reflects the Bank’s unwav­ering commitment to delivering added value that reaches beyond traditional financial services,” he said.

“Our purpose as a Bank is not only to finance agriculture but to be part of the broader transfor­mation of lives and livelihoods.” Feed Ghana is precisely the type of initiative that will motivate us to innovate, make more deliberate investments, and accompany farm­ers, processors, and agri-SMEs on their path to growth and expan­sion,” he continued.

Edward Ato Sarpong indicat­ed the Bank would effectively collaborate with the government and MoFA to support projects under this initiative, which covers areas such as Grains and Legumes Development, Smart Agriculture, Vegetable Development Project, Institutional Farming, the Poultry Sector Initiatives, Livestock Devel­opment, Cocoa Industry Project, Cotton Production Expansion, and Oil Palm Industry Development.

“I strongly believe that the programme will strengthen the agric value chain by ensuring that agricultural produce is efficient­ly processed into food products and industrial inputs, help reduce post-harvest losses, and enhance food security in Ghana,” the MD stated.

He further hinted at ADB’s readiness to serve as a key partner in actualising these initiatives through tailor-made financing solutions, technical and advisory support, and capacity-building interventions.

“We are already exploring new financing schemes and collabora­tions that will enable us to meet the unique needs of agribusiness­es under the Feed Ghana pro­gramme,” he said.

The ADB is repositioning to ef­ficiently provide universal product offerings and digital banking solu­tions that best serve the evolving needs of our customers and the general public.

The Bank recently launched its new corporate tagline called “Beyond Banking…” which is anchored on strategic partner­ships and exceptional relationship management, customer experience, among others.